System Fans; System Fan Failure; Replacing System Cooling Fans - Supero AS-1011M-Ni User Manual

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
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System Fans

Two 10-cm blower fans provide all the cooling needed for the 1011M-Ni. It is very
important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and making a good seal
in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and cool the
components. See Figure 6-2.

System Fan Failure

If a fan fails, the ambient air temperature in the chassis will rise and activate the
overheat LED on the control panel. Replace any failed fan immediately with the
same type and model.

Replacing System Cooling Fans

1. Removing a fan
Power down the server (and remove the power cord as a safety precaution).
Remove the chassis cover and detach the fan wires from their connection to the
motherboard. Remove the screws that secure the fan to the chassis and lift the
blower fan out.
2. Installing a new fan
Replace the failed fan with an identical 10-cm 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro:
p/n FAN-0059L). Install the new fan in its proper place in the chassis by position-
ing it on the two mounting posts. Secure the fan to the chassis with the screws
you removed previously, then attach the fan wires to the correct fan header on the
motherboard. Finish by replacing the chassis cover and power cord and restoring
power to the system.
Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans
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